MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
17,890 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)
Offside Front seat base worn
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users wing (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Front Brake pedal actuating linkage has slight wear in the eye of a brake clevis joint (3.3.A.1g)
Offside Front seat base worn
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
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WRD 781J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle in Multi-colour with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1971 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 46,446 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WRD 781J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 55 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was WRD 781J registered?
WRD 781J is a 1971 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 25 February 1971.
Is WRD 781J safe to buy?
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